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Adding add-in to ribbon in Word 2024

Perry Gretton 20 Reputation points
Mar 26, 2025, 6:28 AM

I have a couple of add-ins that I previously added to the ribbon, but can't remember how I did that. I now want to add another.

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  1. Ilgar Zarbaliyev 26 Reputation points MVP
    Mar 26, 2025, 6:51 AM

    To add an add-in to the ribbon in Excel:

    Go to File > Options > Customize Ribbon.

    On the right, choose a tab (like "Home") or create a new one.

    Click New Group, then select a command from the left (choose from "Add-ins" if it's listed).

    Click Add to move it to the right side.

    Click OK to save.

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  2. Jiajing Hua-MFST 17,645 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    Mar 26, 2025, 8:26 AM

    Hi @Perry Gretton

    Did you install the add-in from Microsoft Add-ins store?User's image

    If you install a COM add-in, please ensure the add-in is enabled.

    • You may go to File > Options > Add-ins > Manage COM Add-ins, click "Go". Tick the check box for this COM add-ins, select OK.

    Then I suggest you refer to Ilgar Zarbaliyev's suggestion. - As a supplement, to find this add-in, you may select "All Commands".

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